Feb 23rd Went to school this morning. Lit Bowen, Henry Pitts[,] Jane Brittingham, Delia Henry, Henry Johnson, Lizzie Henry, Laura Henry and Rev Mr Nixon and myself took a ramble in the woods. They say Lizzie and Henry Johnson are to be married this spring. We had a lovely time. Mary Tom Collins and Mr Lindsay were married.

[March ]10th Henry Pitts borrowed my side saddle and Sarah Brittingham borrowed my breast pin. Miss Ada Jarman called and we went to the lecture by Mr Nixon. Mr Walker, my French teacher[,] came home with me. I just hate him.

[March ]11th Wm and I went to Cousin Mary[']s. He seems to love me just as much as ever. I don[']t half appreciate him.

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March 13th I have a Sunday school class. They are Alice Collins, Virginia Hudson, and Delia Evans, Joe Fooks and Dr Green Davis called, also John McGregor. Wm called for me to go to church.

[March ]16th Took "Fairy Bells"[.] There was a party at Lizzie Tarr[']s, who lives in the old brick house near St Martin[']s. Mr Warrington took Lizzie Jarvis.

[March ]17th Wm called and brought me a lovely work-box.

[March ]19th John Hillary Taylor who is now an M. D. called[.] Went to hear Mr Nixon's farewell sermon. He seems sorry to leave.

[March ]20th Ellen Covington[,] Delia Henry and myself took a walk. Commenced my gingham today that Aunt Emily gave me. I have now been wearing black three years, this is my first light dress. Rosina Nelson called.

[March ]23 Wm came. John Powell is devoted to Annie Rayne

[March ]24th Took "Syren Polka"[;] it is quite difficult. Wm spent the evening and we enjoyed it very much.

[March ]28th Aunt Polly Taylor, Cousin Lizzie, Kendal and the two children, Charlie and Kate took supper with us. The baby is only about six months old. Wm took me to church.

[March ]30th Wm Mumford[,] Maggie's father[,] was buried today. Ellen Covington and myself went to Dan Hudson's to spend the evening. The Graves family all went also. George Covinton came after us, coming with me and Dan with Ellen.

April 2nd Bought two dresses at Mr Tingles. One an Organdy, the other a buff calico. Papa received a letter giving an account of Uncle James['] death. Wm came[,] also Dan.

[April ]10th Mr Pastorfield preached. Wm called but seemed a little distant. Eliza Brittingham came and of course Mr Lennon called to see her. He is an English widower.

[April ]14th Eliza went home and I went with her. Ned Taylor[,] her cousin[,] is still sick there. James Brattan and Billy Taylor spent the evening with us.

[April ]16th Liza, Mary and myself went over to see the old Knox place. I have heard Mother say she was born there. The English people have left there.

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Feb 23rd Went to school this morning. Lit Bowen, Henry Pitts[,] Jane Brittingham, Delia Henry, Henry Johnson, Lizzie Henry, Laura Henry and Rev Mr Nixon and myself took a ramble in the woods. They say Lizzie and Henry Johnson are to be married this spring. We had a lovely time. Mary Tom Collins and Mr Lindsay were married.

[March ]10th Henry Pitts borrowed my side saddle and Sarah Brittingham borrowed my breast pin. Miss Ada Jarman called and we went to the lecture by Mr Nixon. Mr Walker, my French teacher[,] came home with me. I just hate him.

[March ]11th Wm and I went to Cousin Mary[']s. He seems to love me just as much as ever. I don[']t half appreciate him.

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March 13th I have a Sunday school class. They are Alice Collins, Virginia Hudson, and Delia Evans, Joe Fooks and Dr Green Davis called, also John McGregor. Wm called for me to go to church.

[March ]16th Took "Fairy Bells"[.] There was a party at Lizzie Tarr[']s, who lives in the old brick house near St Martin[']s. Mr Warrington took Lizzie Jarvis.

[March ]17th Wm called and brought me a lovely work-box.

[March ]19th John Hillary Taylor who is now an M. D. called[.] Went to hear Mr Nixon's farewell sermon. He seems sorry to leave.

[March ]20th Ellen Covington[,] Delia Henry and myself took a walk. Commenced my gingham today that Aunt Emily gave me. I have now been wearing black three years, this is my first light dress. Rosina Nelson called.

[March ]23 Wm came. John Powell is devoted to Annie Rayne

[March ]24th Took "Syren Polka"[;] it is quite difficult. Wm spent the evening and we enjoyed it very much.

[March ]28th Aunt Polly Taylor, Cousin Lizzie, Kendal and the two children, Charlie and Kate took supper with us. The baby is only about six months old. Wm took me to church.

[March ]30th Wm Mumford[,] Maggie's father[,] was buried today. Ellen Covington and myself went to Dan Hudson's to spend the evening. The Graves family all went also. George Covinton came after us, coming with me and Dan with Ellen.

April 2nd Bought two dresses at Mr Tingles. One an Organdy, the other a buff calico. Papa received a letter giving an account of Uncle James['] death. Wm came[,] also Dan.

[April ]10th Mr Pastorfield preached. Wm called but seemed a little distant. Eliza Brittingham came and of course Mr Lennon called to see her. He is an English widower.

[April ]14th Eliza went home and I went with her. Ned Taylor[,] her cousin[,] is still sick there. James Brattan and Billy Taylor spent the evening with us.

[April ]16th Liza, Mary and myself went over to see the old Knox place. I have heard Mother say she was born there. The English people have left there.